What are the hours at Gauley River National Recreation Area?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Gauley River National Recreation Area)

Does Gauley River National Recreation Area require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Gauley River National Recreation Area. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Gauley River National Recreation Area open right now?

Q: Is Gauley River National Recreation Area open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Gauley River National Recreation Area is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Recreation Area · WV

Open

Gauley River National Recreation Area is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features.

Type: National Recreation Area
State: WV
Nearest town: Glen Jean

About Gauley River National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in the east.

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Visitor info

AddressGauley River National Recreation Area, 104 Main Street, Glen Jean, WV 25846-0246

Phone(304) 465-0508

Websitewww.nps.gov/gari/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Gauley River National Recreation Area

Getting therePlane The largest airport is at Charleston, about 65 miles from Summersville. There are also small airports at Summersville and Beckley. Car The main entrance to Gauley River National Recreation Area is located off US Route 19 south of Summersville and north of Fayetteville, West Virginia. Turn off US Route 19 onto…

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Parks near here

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve 23 mi
Bluestone National Scenic River 44 mi
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest 53 mi
Monongahela National Forest 66 mi
Wayne National Forest 90 mi
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How we read this status

We derive Gauley River National Recreation Area's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.